Officers in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and
anyone with information to come forward after a number of incidents
of arson in the West Howe area of the town.
Wheelie bins have been deliberately set alight
between 2am and 3am on Sunday 23 July and Sunday 30 July 2012 in
Moore Avenue, Springwater Road, Montgomery Avenue and Cunningham
Crescent.
Detective Constable Scott Brimicombe, of
Bournemouth CID, said: “These
fires have been close to residential properties causing a
considerable risk to the public.
“Three teenage boys were seen in the area
where one of the fires was started and I am keen to speak with them
about these incidents as they may have information which will help
my investigation.
“I would urge anyone with information, or who
has seen anything suspicious in the West Howe area, to contact me
urgently.”
Residents are encouraged to be vigilant and
where possible to put their wheelie bins somewhere safe and
secure.
Witnesses and anyone with information
should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident
number 27:324. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous
Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may
apply.